Counties Manukau Police have charged a Manurewa man with murder following the death of 22-year-old woman.
The victim’s body was located in Hampton Downs by the side of the road yesterday evening.
A post-mortem examination will be carried out today.
A 24-year-old man will appear in the Pukekohe District Court today charged with murder.
The incident is believed to be domestic related and no one else is being sought in relation to her death.
The victim’s name will not be released until formal identification procedures have been completed and all relevant next of kin identified.
Her family have made a specific request that media do not attempt to contact them and ask that they be allowed to grieve in private during this difficult time.
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Issued by Shelley Nahr / Counties Manukau District Communications Manager
021 595 562
As the matter is now before courts we will not be making any further comment.